Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay's full title is The Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay. His name is Stephen Graeme Parkinson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
8 October 2019 - Present

Party affiliation

Conservative
8 October 2019 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
1 September 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Government posts

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
7 February 2023 - 5 July 2024
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
30 October 2022 - 6 February 2023
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
30 September 2021 - 20 September 2022
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Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
HM Household
13 February 2020 - 20 September 2022
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Committee memberships

Gambling Industry Committee
29 October 2019 - 18 February 2020
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Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
22 July 2021 - 18 November 2021
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Communications and Digital Committee
20 October 2022 - 25 October 2022
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Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
12 December 2022 - 20 February 2023
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